Friday, July 20, 2012

Thud.

Did you hear that? That was my head hitting the desk.
Just turned in my Field Study Linen artwork for release in January. Just turned in the very, very, very last photo for my Needleworks book for October. Just called the Mac mothership and told them to go ahead with the repairs to my laptop after I found it closed and filled with milk at the beginning of the week, compliments of my dear, sweet, milky Roman. (As it turns out the hard drive was not as lactose intolerant as the rest of the machine, so thankfully all was saved.) Just decided that I will go ahead and make changes to my living room that I have been thinking about. This was inspired by the first change taking place without my consent in the form of a 200lb mirror over the mantle snapping free from it's hanging wire, falling forward taking with it my whole collection of vintage (and otherwise favorite) yellow vases to the floor and shattering into a million pieces. This was just about 2 minutes after I had walked in from taking my laptop to the emergency room. That was Sunday. That's how the week started. Since then, I have assumed the underdog stance and plowed through my work productively + had some of the best, long, hard evening runs ever. One in a rainstorm rife with lightning and thunder. Was not going to wuss out. I was waiting for my ipod to fail, electrocute me or generally just make me more underdogish like, but it worked. So I would like to personally thank Jack White and his mad piano and guitar for getting me through the rain and the run.

I shall now to commence to making like it's Friday, since it is Friday, and I don't plan to work through the weekend like I have for the last 9 and I will forgive myself for overscheduling my summer and I will stare at the ceiling. With so much pleasure.

36 comments:

You have my deepest sympathies for your beloved collection. I am now going to check how secure all my artwork is around the house. Hopefully the storm is over and you'll be able to enjoy the fruit of your labor starting this weekend!

OH my gosh, woman. You need a serious break. And not the kind that unexpectedly happened to you. I'm so sorry for this sucky week, and I do so hope this weekend will make up for it. Don't you have a birthday coming up? Please rest. Get a babysitter. And steal your husband away for some relaxation time. You deserve it! XO.

Ugh and then double ugh. So sorry. My only thought is thank goodness it was your vase collection and not your son, daughter, daughter, son, daugher or dog(s) that perished. Many hugs coming from a very impressed mama that wished she had the drive and talent that you do.

That must have been a satisfying week to get through AND still accomplish so much! I love everything about your blog and life and have been pondering selling all my things and moving to your neck of the woods and bring you sweets until you agree to teach me your ways. You listening to Blunderbuss just sealed the deal. See you next week! haha jk but for real

Whoa!Okay. You have the floor, and all rights to staring at the ceiling... what a week you have navigated!Suddenly, I cannot think of much to complain about. Sorry about losses, damages, obstacles, etc... Happy Friday, Anna Maria.

Anna Maria, I just wanted to tell you I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation last night. Your quilts are beautiful. I can't wait to go into Nashville and see your fabrics. Thanks again for coming to visit us. Hopefully you will come and visit us again. Carol

Glad you are surviving! ESP since I love your talent and desperately need your inspiration and instruction. Can't wait for your needlework book! I am crushed about your yellow vases...I remember a post which included a lovely photo of them....i am so sorry!

A good, long run in a thunderstorm...YES! Thank you for reassuring me that I am not the only one who has totally overbooked my summer, and that there are indeed moments (hopefully hours) of guilt-free rest and respite. May your downtime be indulgent and revitalizing!

Maria, Could I ask you how deep your storage shelves are and how far apart the partitions are between the sections? Also what type of wood is it made from? I drool over your sewing studio regularly. I too have a part loft to finish as a sewing/scrapbooking studio and would like one wall of this storage shelves too. I just need a little guidance please :).

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